Emma vs Taj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Taj

Boy #1,456 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"crown"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian South Asian Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,456
Total SSA Count
124
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Taj Rank #1,456

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1456 for Taj.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Taj ___

  • Taj Alexander
  • Taj James
  • Taj Elias
  • Taj Emmanuel
  • Taj Michael
  • Taj Kai

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Taj

Zara Maya Asha Kiran Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Taj more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Taj at #1456 in the United States.

What do Emma and Taj mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Taj means "crown" (Arabic origin).

Are Emma and Taj boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Taj is primarily a boy name.

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